Case Number: 6788
Powell, Charles - Age 54 - (col) - Fatally shot 10/17/22, in rear of 3130 Indiana Ave., by one of a squad of officers headed by Lieut. Murphy of the D.B., when they were exchanging shots with a fugitive, Lee Jackson. On 10/19/22 the officers were exoenrated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 17, 1922 |
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| Date of Death | October 18, 1922 |
| Address | 3130 Indiana Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of 3130 Indiana Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 3130 Indiana Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Powell, Charles |
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| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Employed | Yes |
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| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 1922 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
